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Project Manager – Substations (Electrical Transmission)
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: United Kingdom
Expire in: a month
Job Description
UK-wide projects (home-based with travel as required)
We’re representing a national infrastructure group delivering complex power transmission projects across the UK. Their work spans high-voltage substations, overhead line renewals, renewable energy connections and EV infrastructure, supporting the transition to a smarter, cleaner energy network.
They are now seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of electrical substation projects, with upcoming works scheduled across South Wales and the wider UK. This is a key delivery role, overseeing M&E packages from project award through to completion, ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently and to exacting standards.
The Role
As Project Manager, you’ll take responsibility for delivering multiple substation projects within an established national framework. Working with in-house engineers, commercial teams, suppliers and National Grid representatives, you’ll ensure all programme, cost, safety and contractual targets are achieved.
You’ll provide leadership across the full lifecycle, planning, procurement, delivery, testing and handover, while actively managing risk, change and stakeholder relationships. You’ll also play a role in supporting bid activity and future work-winning through technical input and lessons learned.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing Design & Build substation projects, typically up to 400kV
Leading multi-disciplinary teams and supply chain partners
Ensuring compliance with NG SRs, Rules, EPC/M&E frameworks and NEC contracts
Driving safety performance (HSWA, CDM, EAWR) and high-quality site delivery
Managing programme, budget, change control and reporting
Identifying and managing risks and opportunities
Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholder groupsAbout You
Experience delivering National Grid substation projects
Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract
Qualified in construction/engineering and/or project management (APM, PMP etc.)
Proven leadership across complex, multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Experienced in cost control, planning and project reporting
Competent user of project management software and digital toolsWhy This Role?
This is an opportunity to lead nationally significant infrastructure projects within a well-resourced, collaborative delivery environment. You’ll have autonomy, support from a strong technical team, and a clear pathway for continued development.
Package includes:
Company car / EV salary sacrifice scheme
Private healthcare & cash plan
25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
Discretionary bonus
Pension & life assurance
Enhanced family leave
Retail, wellbeing & reward schemesFor more information, please contact Stewart Howl at Tarrant Howl, or apply online to register your interestBefore You Apply
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